Taking the Ferry from Korea to Japan (Busan-Fukuoka)
UPDATE: As of August 2015, there is a new Busan International Ferry Terminal. This post reflects that information. The ferry
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Japan Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Festival – 2016
“But memories are time beings, too, like cherry blossoms or ginkgo leaves; for a while they are beautiful, and then
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How to Use Air-Conditioning Remotes in Japan
If you’ve ever been to Japan (or China, Thailand, or any other non-Roman alphabet country) you may know what it’s
Read MoreJapan Whirlwind: My Final Week in Asia
Tokyo. Osaka. Nagoya. Four days of appointments and then each night I rush back to the hotel, gather my luggage,
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Taking the Ferry from Greece to Turkey
Long historical enemies, the Turks and the Greeks, especially along the Aegean Sea, have more in common than many will
Read MoreSkip the Flight: Train and Ferry Travel
As the saying goes, it’s all about the journey. And while discount airfares are more widely available than ever before,
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Taking the Ferry from Helsinki, Finland to Tallinn, Estonia
Visiting any city, I love a good day trip out into a nearby region. Helsinki has its islands – particularly
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The Finnish Sauna Experience
Blog post #5 From The Finland Trip For being so far north, things certainly get very hot in Finland. To
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Robot Restaurant of Tokyo: Mr. Roboto
My review of the Robot Restaurant in Japan Growing up in the 80s, I was part of the generation whose
Read MoreTravels of 2014: Looking Back
A bus full of young Buddhist nuns in Yangon, Myanmar, one of my first stops for the year for an
Read MoreTaketomi Island and the Mystery of Water Buffalo Bowel Evacuation
I’m staring at the large rump of a water buffalo and questioning why I’d wanted the front seat in the
Read MoreTravel Photo: Fountain at Osaka Station
(October 2013) My 10-day Japan trip – the third trip this year – ended in Osaka. Missed an earthquake by
Read MoreOsaka Marathon and a Hotel Booking Tip
A couple months ago when I was booking my hotels for Osaka, I initially couldn’t find anything at all that
Read MoreTaiwan is Number 52
Actually, this is my third trip to Taiwan and I realized I never posted my first blog about coming here.
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My Visa Emergency and the Next Big Trip
It’s January, winter has just about worn out its wonder for me, and it’s time to hit the road. It’s
Read MoreThe End of an Era: New Passport
Well, maybe just a 10-year era. The New Year brings a new passport. I hate to see this one go,
Read MoreOne Night in Fukuoka
After arriving in Fukuoka by ferry from Busan, I spent the night there before trading in my Japan Rail Pass
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Going to Busan from Seoul by KTX High-speed Train
Busan (pronounced more like P with the heft of a B) is South Korea’s port city, a good jumping off
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Storing Luggage in Osaka Station
Say you want to visit Osaka on a day trip — maybe to see the cherry blossoms at Osaka Castle
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